In the Stone - Leonid & Friends (EW&F cover)

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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    В знак признательности одной из величайших групп на Земле!
    As a tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world!
    Leonid Vorobyev - bass, transcript of the musical source,
    producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
    Igor Dzhavad-Zade - drums
    Danil Buranov - lead vocal
    Sergey Kurmaev - Steinway piano, synthesizer, backing vocal
    Ksenya Buzina - backing vocal, shaker
    Vasily Akimov - claves, backing vocal
    Konstantin Kovachev - guitar
    Michael Puntov - synthesizer, backing vocal
    Andrey Zyl - trumpet
    Valery Martynov - trumpet
    Maxim Likhachev - trombone
    Oleg Kudryavtcev - tenor sax
    Artur Gilfanov - trombone
    Gleb Fedorov - trumpet
    Jacob Zakh - Rhodes piano
    Rei Frometa - conga
    Norlan Maturell Rodrigues - bongo
    Yunior Salvador Perez Espronseda - timbales
    Strings - Caro-Bass Orchestra
    Alexey Sedov & Kir Popov - video shooting
    Special thanks to
    CineLab SoundMix Studio and
    Gigant Record
    Леонид Воробьев - бас-гитара, расшифровка музыкального материала, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
    Игорь Джавад-заде - ударные
    Данил Буранов - вокал
    Михаил Пунтов- синтезатор, бэк-вокал
    Сергей Курмаев - Стейнвей рояль, синтезатор, бэк-вокал
    Константин Ковачев - гитара
    Ксения Бузина - бэк-вокал, шейкер
    Василий Акимов - клавес, бэк-вокал
    Андрей Зыль - труба
    Валерий Мартынов - труба
    Максим Лихачев - тромбон
    Олег Кудрявцев - тенор сакс
    Артур Гильфанов - тромбон
    Глеб Федоров - труба
    Яков Захваткин - Родес пиано
    Рей Фромета - конги
    Норлан Родригес - бонги
    Сальвадор Эспронседа - тимбалес
    Струнные - Каро-Басс Оркестр
    Алексей Седов и Кирилл Попов - видеосъемка
    Особая благодарность студиям
    СинеЛаб СаундМикс и
    Гигант Рекорд
    If you would like to help support the band during these uneasy times, please click on the link below. We appreciate all of your help and support!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 3,1 тис.

  • @LeonidVorobyevandfriends
    @LeonidVorobyevandfriends  2 роки тому +276

    For a full touring schedule check the link below:
    leonidandfriends.band/tour.html

    • @ztoob8898
      @ztoob8898 2 роки тому +13

      You guys are so great and so uplifting. I've been stuck mostly in bed for the past 10 weeks, with multiple back surgeries. To say you've brightened my day would be a gross understatement!

    • @JoelWelter
      @JoelWelter 2 роки тому +5

      How can you tour? Your country is labeled an aggressor since it attacked Ukraine. I'm a fan, but you can't leave Russia currently because of this. Serge is Ukrainian and is fighting for his life right now. Please don't release any new music until the end of the war.

    • @braddarr4261
      @braddarr4261 2 роки тому +9

      @@JoelWelter music transcends politics / country / war - thank god! Bring it on Leonid, we love you brother!

    • @DonDixit
      @DonDixit 2 роки тому +3

      Wish you all a save & successful US tour!!

    • @andyc7405
      @andyc7405 2 роки тому

      @@ztoob8898 That was exactly how I ran across them, recovering from back surgery a year ago.

  • @dennycaneff1837
    @dennycaneff1837 2 роки тому +1227

    Leonid deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for keeping this music going during these difficult times between our countries . It’s nice to tune out what’s going on, thanks to his efforts.

    • @bartmulder6995
      @bartmulder6995 2 роки тому +56

      I totally agree. Thank you Leonid, for keeping our countries together.

    • @VadimSax
      @VadimSax 2 роки тому +29

      @@bartmulder6995 музыка вне политики

    • @johnchilton3975
      @johnchilton3975 2 роки тому +27

      Simply amazing... Absolutely incredible.

    • @oswaldocastro9591
      @oswaldocastro9591 2 роки тому +21

      Yo también estoy sorprendido de que esté dando conciertos en US, gracias a Dios los quieren también bien ahí, sin excepcionales

    • @maurosuzuki8349
      @maurosuzuki8349 2 роки тому +37

      Tottally beautifull .....sorry for say this.......these russian guys play better than EWF....!!!!!!

  • @daveburchfield9105
    @daveburchfield9105 2 роки тому +554

    Pro musician and educator for over 50 years now, and this is so good, it brings tears, as many of your recordings in past have. We musicians are emotional about exceptional performances like that.

    • @fredherfst8148
      @fredherfst8148 2 роки тому +39

      Very true. I get tears just watching this group, Jacob Collier, Stevie Wonder…
      Bass player here..harmonies are my stock and trade!

    • @ztoob8898
      @ztoob8898 2 роки тому +31

      Keyboardist, here. I so would love to jam with these guys, if only I were in their league 😔
      And yeah, tears. Every time. So much talent, so much attention to detail. I like to let their music just wash over my soul.

    • @artistaloca4
      @artistaloca4 2 роки тому +13

      Well said❣

    • @rickstadel5285
      @rickstadel5285 2 роки тому +16

      Indeed! Tears . . and giddy, childlike laughter! I was so sure when this tune was out that I'd never hear it played better . . Now I have . . !

    • @johncarroll1403
      @johncarroll1403 2 роки тому +10

      @@rickstadel5285 Yes Rick.... tears indeed. That's us singers/musicians for you.

  • @romeoalpha2610
    @romeoalpha2610 2 місяці тому +37

    Can’t get enough of this band. 👏🏼

    • @Dana9437
      @Dana9437 Місяць тому

      same here!!!!!

  • @TheTommybongos
    @TheTommybongos 2 роки тому +488

    I can see Maurice White smiling from above. He'd approved of this cracking rendition.

    • @fxrs1982
      @fxrs1982 2 роки тому +13

      You are so right!! He would ❤️ it!!!

    • @themitsudas
      @themitsudas 2 роки тому +12

      Maurice would!

    • @nrutledge01
      @nrutledge01 2 роки тому +21

      Absolutely. Made me tear up for a second. This song is EWF’s masterpiece, IMO. What a beautiful tribute.

    • @MrNathan791
      @MrNathan791 2 роки тому +9

      Oh yes Maurice would. 4-sure.

    • @chriscooper7642
      @chriscooper7642 2 роки тому +2

      Yes!! For sure! What a great tribute

  • @lorennicholas562
    @lorennicholas562 2 роки тому +276

    One of the things that makes L&F so unique is that there are about 30 musicians performing this song!!! Few bands worldwide ever assemble a group this large and diverse except for full orchestras! And I believe these are the best musicians in all of Russia! Bravo, Leonid! And may God give His safety and protection to Serge Tiagniryadno and the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦!

    • @Inokea
      @Inokea 2 роки тому +22

      This kind of music can only be replicated properly with a full compliment of talented musicians. None of this midi and computer stuff, a bunch of highly talented people are needed to make this.

    • @slotcargene1
      @slotcargene1 2 роки тому +5

      Hear! Hear!

    • @nilson5199
      @nilson5199 2 роки тому +7

      Aqui do Brasil ouvindo e vendo pela 1 vez me sinto em êxtase ,parabéns pela performance em geral da banda ,vocais perfeitos e harmoniosos,cordas,metais,percusao,tudo perfeito. Parabéns aos irmãos russos que estes sim objetivam a paz e concórdia entre os povos.

    • @zagortenay114
      @zagortenay114 8 місяців тому +1

      E' una band.....

  • @MrJsfingers
    @MrJsfingers 3 місяці тому +53

    As a musician of over 40 years, don’t disrespect their gift by calling them a cover band. They are totally locked in.

    • @Trix897
      @Trix897 Місяць тому +2

      I saw EWF perform this song in 2001 not even a month after 9/11, and this performance evokes the same emotions that I had that night in Albany, New York.
      It’s one of my absolute favorite songs FULL STOP, and these amazing musicians absolutely stuck the landing.

    • @Dana9437
      @Dana9437 Місяць тому +2

      @@Trix897 Fantastic musicians: Leonid and Friends!!! Touring U.S. later this year (2024)....

  • @glennjelich3174
    @glennjelich3174 2 роки тому +351

    Every aspect of this recording is perfection: musicians, vocals, arrangement, production...............Flawless. My compliments to you all.

    • @victorsalinas6354
      @victorsalinas6354 Рік тому +1

      Sres.comision organizadora del festival de la canción de Viña del mar debiesen traer este conjunto de fama mundial,y que tendría un éxito bárbaro ya que es transmitido por tv a muchos países,y no trayendo artistas rascas.

  • @ryandhall
    @ryandhall Рік тому +372

    Amazing sound mix, killer arrangement, and absolutely impeccable musicianship. There's not a person in that room who isn't a world-class musician. But I want to single out that drummer. That dude is a machine! No matter what song you play, he's in a deep pocket. Igor is absolutely amazing.

    • @paulyabe
      @paulyabe Рік тому

      it appears Mr. Vorobyev enjoys being locked in with him

    • @beatles1141
      @beatles1141 Рік тому +17

      Incredible drummer.

    • @VladimirRevskiy
      @VladimirRevskiy 11 місяців тому +5

      Драм машина!

    • @selmab6506
      @selmab6506 8 місяців тому +1

      So true!!! I keep watching him, it's just addictive watching him play his drum!!!

    • @ericelleboode7688
      @ericelleboode7688 8 місяців тому +2

      J'adore les cuivres comment ça pète bien

  • @Nclght
    @Nclght Місяць тому +24

    World-class musicians playing songs originally performed by world-class musicians. Perfect formula.

  • @felixkmgalanti9064
    @felixkmgalanti9064 2 роки тому +98

    The #1 Tribute Band in the World, bar none! L&F!

    • @tomgrassia5830
      @tomgrassia5830 2 роки тому +4

      I will second that emotion Felix! 👍

    • @martinkijkt
      @martinkijkt 6 місяців тому

      Listen to the Analogues!!!

    • @pauljennings6632
      @pauljennings6632 6 місяців тому

      I can't call then a tribute band. More like a Clone Band. 6 out of 5.

    • @TrueBlueYou
      @TrueBlueYou 5 місяців тому

      Pep band with a BIG twist

    • @hughbarton5743
      @hughbarton5743 4 місяці тому

      No question !!!!

  • @clydewilliams6574
    @clydewilliams6574 2 роки тому +159

    One of, if not the best cover groups I've ever heard. The vocals and musicianship, is second to none. Bravo.Bravo!

    • @andyyoung814
      @andyyoung814 2 роки тому +3

      They’re THE best! X

    • @t210fun9
      @t210fun9 2 роки тому +2

      They are unbelievably talented.

    • @donnagilligan2905
      @donnagilligan2905 2 роки тому +3

      Absolutely correct!! Love this group. Fabulous!

    • @davebarrette5674
      @davebarrette5674 2 роки тому +2

      I saw them play in Buffalo in July. Their shows are unbelievable. If you get the chance to see them don't let it pass you by

    • @donnagilligan2905
      @donnagilligan2905 2 роки тому

      @@davebarrette5674 Lucky You.

  • @darrins3206
    @darrins3206 13 днів тому +12

    BEST RENDITION I'VE EVER HEARD BY A BAND!!! 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @peterd.9522
    @peterd.9522 Рік тому +220

    I must have listened to this 100 times by now. It’s absolutely flawless 🎉

    • @rabiaahmad2472
      @rabiaahmad2472 Рік тому +9

      me to

    • @Lucas-iv6ld
      @Lucas-iv6ld Рік тому +10

      me too, better than the original

    • @zagortenay114
      @zagortenay114 8 місяців тому +4

      Resuscita i defunti

    • @peterd.9522
      @peterd.9522 8 місяців тому

      @@zagortenay114 To resurrect the deceased is quite a dramatic description. It is also an extraordinarily beautiful phrase. 👌

    • @laurentlucchini9298
      @laurentlucchini9298 7 місяців тому +1

      In just one evening for me, yes 😂

  • @荒巻次郎
    @荒巻次郎 2 місяці тому +23

    素晴らしい😂🎉最高傑作ですね❣️EWFを完全に再現していますね😮❤感動しました😭❤凄すぎて鳥肌がたちました😂🎉

    • @hiro8076
      @hiro8076 17 днів тому +1

      涙が出ました やはり世界が魅了した天才集団のバンド

  • @tom8660
    @tom8660 9 місяців тому +67

    Are you kidding me?? Incredible musicians!! Thanks for bringing the funk back. I miss it so much. EWF would be proud!

    • @dotlund1096
      @dotlund1096 8 місяців тому +2

      Welcome here! Many songs for you to catch up with! 😊. Go see them if you ever get the chance.

    • @dotlund1096
      @dotlund1096 8 місяців тому +3

      Also, check out their version of Fantasy. 👍

    • @thomassalvador46
      @thomassalvador46 8 місяців тому

      I was lucky enough to see them in person in the fall of 2022.@@dotlund1096

    • @kurstina9349
      @kurstina9349 7 місяців тому +1

      Right! They'd be impressed!❤❤❤

  • @kevinvitale8980
    @kevinvitale8980 2 роки тому +200

    I automatically give a thumbs up for Leonid and Friends… never, ever disappoints. In fact makes my day that much better.

  • @keemez
    @keemez Рік тому +79

    that horn section is absolutely spectacular- not one single iota of doubt about it

  • @magnetic1065
    @magnetic1065 2 місяці тому +20

    This brings a whole new level of appreciation to the quality of music that Earth Wind and Fire what's creating and putting out back in the 70s . Rest in peace Maurice! You were a genius. Bands like those made memories that will never die. And yes this group is awesome

    • @iancatchpole5223
      @iancatchpole5223 7 днів тому

      Had the Album, and loved every minute, these guys do them true justice..
      Thank you ,Leonid and friends
      Wonderful 👍😊

  • @PuuvillaneMats
    @PuuvillaneMats 2 роки тому +124

    When this song was first released the entire album 'I Am' sounded like one big production miracle. The best example of high level studio production - how different elements were mixed together, lot of material, many pro musicians involved. But ... can You find any video where EW&F did the song live like it sounds here played by russian group of musicians ... ? Never ever. EW&F had always too limited staff on stage to replicate the power and detail-rich sound of the original recording. We've heard different versions of this song with epic intro arranged for bigband, marchband, symphony orchestra or just band with synthesized string & brass section ... but never as it sounded originally on 'I Am'. Now it's done ... by group of russian musicians. And it sounds fantastic. Thank You Leonid & Friends - You're pointing out that music connects people all around the world.

    • @adotintheshark4848
      @adotintheshark4848 Рік тому +5

      An album that was perfect. Not a bad tune on it. EWF's best album.

    • @mariopinho6549
      @mariopinho6549 Рік тому

      Spot on

    • @davidmalik9821
      @davidmalik9821 Рік тому +2

      Really, that is true BUT that SHOULD NOT be a slight to EWF. Why? Because you could say the same about all of Steely Dan stuff AND I love both. I have seen EWF in concert and still it remains perhaps my favorite live concert ever. It was at William and Mary College late seventies. I absolutely did not like the song "Boogie Wonderland" BUT did reconsider it after seeing them perform it live. BTW, as much as I like recording and live there are times when the live version surpasses the recorded one BUT very few times, IMHO.

    • @pikinjazz2275
      @pikinjazz2275 Рік тому

      😘

    • @pikinjazz2275
      @pikinjazz2275 Рік тому

      @@adotintheshark4848 ya

  • @joseflumelsky7212
    @joseflumelsky7212 4 місяці тому +23

    Всем большой привет и наилучшие пожелания из Израиля! Только 3 дня назад открыл для себя эту группу. Шедевр! Я уроженец России и бывший музыкант, трубач. Идеальное исполнение объясняется тем что все участники этой группы являются воспитанниками " Русской" культуры и музыкальной академии. А это очень много во все времена!

  • @maestro6390
    @maestro6390 3 місяці тому +19

    INSANELY FANTASTIC! I have not heard a group that made me sit back and say I want to play with these folks in 20 plus years. these folks are simply Outstanding! I have a new favorite!

  • @woodentulike2no
    @woodentulike2no Рік тому +55

    How anyone can be in the same room as Ksenia and not be in absolute AWE of her Beauty and Talent is beyond me. I am her biggest fan in Texas!💖🌹

  • @johnpendlington5502
    @johnpendlington5502 Рік тому +78

    This is my favorite piece from Earth Wind and Fire....
    And they perform it so well...!!!! Damned....!!!!!
    It's amazing...!!!!
    Congratulations to you all...!!!!

  • @robertjaussi3729
    @robertjaussi3729 2 місяці тому +12

    The world should start fighting wars with a cover band from each country! Leonid and Friends would be the winner!

    • @alstevens135
      @alstevens135 28 днів тому

      This is definitely NOT a cover Band!!! They are a Tribute band!!!!

  • @pinchaa64
    @pinchaa64 2 роки тому +43

    Ksenia Buzina ,what a Singer!! What a Voice!! What a woman!! Love her!!

    • @davebarrette5674
      @davebarrette5674 2 роки тому +4

      I met her after the show in Buffalo. She is such a sweet person and the definition of humble

    • @pinchaa64
      @pinchaa64 2 роки тому +1

      @@davebarrette5674 oh my good!! Love her tio só much

    • @rickmcquillis6626
      @rickmcquillis6626 11 місяців тому

      Me too, I love her ❤️😍

    • @laurentlucchini9298
      @laurentlucchini9298 7 місяців тому +1

      Quite true, she's really fascinating

  • @justifiedlife1595
    @justifiedlife1595 2 роки тому +62

    The more I watch this, and it's been about 15 times now, the more I enjoy the human part. The violinist swaying on first refrain, the timbale player smiling in the beginning, the conga player with sheer delight on his face, Leonid with big smile... singers with huge smiles, even drummer smiling. Man, ...I guess I can't think of any thing else that would bring me such joy than playing this positve, upbet song with a huge group of my fellow musicians, and humans.

  • @stanleyhickley7729
    @stanleyhickley7729 9 місяців тому +20

    Watching and listening from Cape Town, South Africa, wow,wow wow, unbelievable, I'm 72 years and I grew up with the music of EWF and Chicago, Carpenters etc, but you are without any doubt the greatest tribute band I have ever had the privilege and pleasure of listening to, I'm blown away, and your female vocalist has to be one of the world's most beautiful women,Ksenia, wow, thank you so much for the joy you bring through your music, peace and blessings.

  • @harrieindewarrie2448
    @harrieindewarrie2448 2 роки тому +145

    I've never heard a cover that is soo spot on as this.....absolutely jaw dropping.

  • @marcellogarcia4702
    @marcellogarcia4702 Рік тому +61

    SIMPLY SENSATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THIS WONDERFUL BAND EWF !! CHEERS FROM BRAZIL!!👏👏

    • @MonicaMello-oj2nf
      @MonicaMello-oj2nf Рік тому +1

      ❤🎉

    • @mariafranciscafran2253
      @mariafranciscafran2253 Рік тому +4

      Maravilhosos, sensacionais, de arrepiar! Eu que sou contemporânea do EWF desde os anos 80, tocam como o original ...........Sucesso queridos!

  • @brinsonopinion
    @brinsonopinion Рік тому +66

    I'm just floored. I've never heard this song performed so beautifully and perfectly by anyone other than EWF. And the lead singer!?!?! I haven't heard a voice like that come out of a man who looks like him since Rick Astley (that's a compliment)!!!

  • @joebrown1382
    @joebrown1382 2 роки тому +87

    Wow this band is unbelievable. So much here, strings, horns, percussion, keys, guitar & fantastic vocals.

  • @michaelricks2618
    @michaelricks2618 Рік тому +56

    I can't believe what I am hearing is damn good and fresh. I hear every instrument and the melodies are so rich and multi-layered. Volcals are clear and true to Maurice and Phillip Bailey's original. "Never you'll be alone. Forever my daring true love is written in the stone."

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 Рік тому +3

      Yes it’s like being with them listening Live😂❤

    • @sunnyphillips6508
      @sunnyphillips6508 9 місяців тому +1

      You said it! These people are motivated by Love. Love of the music. I love each one for their amazing souls. Humanity’s best.

  • @高屋陽子-b8k
    @高屋陽子-b8k Місяць тому +8

    毎日視聴❤️アメージング😍このグループ半端ないです!🇯🇵コンサート〜C'mon❤️

    • @yuk-k3752
      @yuk-k3752 21 день тому

      武道館かオーチャードホール辺りですね~👍

  • @altonbradley717
    @altonbradley717 Рік тому +29

    To the very gifted and often overlooked Igor Dzhaved-Zade: you are a frickin' human metronome my friend, a true Swiss watch of a drummer. You are the glue that holds everything else together. Many, many thanks to a fine musician!

  • @tomascupas2731
    @tomascupas2731 2 роки тому +97

    This was off the hook. Tight and clean and the vocals at another level. Great horn sction. Th string section classy and spot on. So much soul.
    I´m still dancing.

    • @lisaalexander7893
      @lisaalexander7893 2 роки тому +1

      This is astounding
      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @nickcraig28
      @nickcraig28 2 місяці тому

      Bro I’m still dancing!!! They did this incredible justice & understood the assignment

  • @annewalsh1363
    @annewalsh1363 8 днів тому +1

    This is so beautiful. It makes me cry. Lovely talented people.

  • @luzzandi
    @luzzandi 2 роки тому +50

    When Danil starts to sing, i get goosebumps over and over! Great! Magic! Horn section... no words..!!!

  • @christophew1335
    @christophew1335 2 роки тому +48

    That was off the charts! I've run out of superlatives for Leonid and friends. Superbly orchestrated and performed as per usual..

    • @tigger4731
      @tigger4731 2 роки тому

      I know right? Haha ha ha...
      Time to start our own dictionary! 😉👍

  • @Yvohoho
    @Yvohoho Місяць тому +19

    The first thing to put a big smile on my face in 3 years since my husband died

    • @marcosgarcia2643
      @marcosgarcia2643 23 дні тому

      Survive the mourning feeling demands time. Not easy. I lost my mother in 2020 and still there is a gap in the family events, even in a simple dinner.

    • @jacqueslemieux3328
      @jacqueslemieux3328 21 день тому +3

      5 years since my wife died, but this does my heart good. Happy sounds!
      I love this group - they are my favourites.

    • @donaldramey1896
      @donaldramey1896 17 днів тому +1

      Lost my wife way too young but it's been a while. Trust me, there are many happy days waiting for you.

  • @今川一博
    @今川一博 2 роки тому +40

    かなり本格的に、ち密なサウンドになって非常
    に完成度の高いもの仕上げてますね、ここまで
    音量音質が整ったin the stoneのアレンジははじめて聞きました。cover以上ですよね!

  • @denniswilson5384
    @denniswilson5384 2 роки тому +130

    I knew this was going to be exceptional even before listening to the whole thing, and it definitely is. It's fantastic.

  • @lisacharney8987
    @lisacharney8987 4 дні тому

    Those bongos, Those vocals, the brass. I am listening to this every day ❤

  • @めんぼう-h5u
    @めんぼう-h5u Рік тому +14

    オリジナルより、ホーンがカッコいい‼️ボーカルも最高‼️コーラスの女性の声、最高‼️ベースラインが素晴らしい‼️

  • @Jim-wc3kz
    @Jim-wc3kz 4 місяці тому +127

    Do you grasp what is happening here? Leonid is a genius. He is a fabulous bass player, and a superb recording engineer. He wrote out all the charts for each musician(there are like 30 people performing), assembled this great cast of world class musicians who are crushing this song live in studio. He did all the video editing with flawless cut aways in synch with the music. Pay attention people, he created an entirely new way to enjoy these fabulous songs. You are engulfed by the performance. BRAVO.

    • @positivelybobby
      @positivelybobby 3 місяці тому +8

      And - he (and the whole band) are some of the kindest people I’ve ever been around, not to mention the most talented musicians I’ve ever shared a stage with. They’re humble, hard-working, and wonderful to be around.
      We’re so lucky to have them.

    • @Jim-wc3kz
      @Jim-wc3kz 3 місяці тому +3

      @@positivelybobby I saw you sing at the Seminole casino Immokalee for Vasily on April 13, 2024. You did a hell of a job on short notice. As a former sax guy in a really good cover band 50 years ago, they are doing what I wanted to do, cover iconic tunes. Back then the songs were current not yet iconic.

    • @positivelybobby
      @positivelybobby 3 місяці тому +2

      @@Jim-wc3kzoh thanks Jim! Yeah, that was a crazy night - getting a call at 10:30pm the night before, asking if I could be on the 8am flight to Ft Myers. But, that’s the life of a hired gun, right?
      I’d love to hear your band if you have some recordings!

    • @Jim-wc3kz
      @Jim-wc3kz 3 місяці тому +2

      @@positivelybobby Sadly, I don’t. After 46 years of life getting in the way that’s why I love L&F. It helps relive those adventurous times of my youth.

    • @Jim-wc3kz
      @Jim-wc3kz 2 місяці тому

      @@positivelybobby Since you have an in with L&F, I’d love to see them cover anything by Average White Band. Pick up the Pieces is obvious but is instrumental mostly. Work to Do would be ideal. See what you can do.

  • @RobertPoppoff
    @RobertPoppoff 28 днів тому +1

    These guys and girls are just about the most AMAZING musicians ever put to media. Their timing and precision is the very best. I could watch them for hours. I think they are naturals at reproducing the sounds I grew up with, sometimes better than the original. I hope they never stop producing these vidios. I show them to alot of people and everyone is impresses emensly.

  • @Mrtellitlikeitis
    @Mrtellitlikeitis 9 місяців тому +25

    Cmon man. These guys are something
    Incredible

  • @marciavaleria4868
    @marciavaleria4868 4 місяці тому +98

    Somebody in 2024 ?

  • @utexasnurse
    @utexasnurse Рік тому +28

    OMG! Maurice White is smiling down on you! Danil Buranov, you sound EXACTLY like Maurice...amazing!

  • @Siberianprose
    @Siberianprose 2 роки тому +20

    Дорогие друзья. Слушаю вас много лет и бесконечно благодарен за огромное эстетическое удовольствие, которое вы дарите при встрече с музыкой. Желаю вам всем огромных успехов и новых творческих находок. Очень надеюсь, что и прекрасный вокалист Сергей Тягнирядно вновь скоро присоединится к вам ибо музыка не имеет государственных границ и геополитических интересов. Она просто прекрасная музыка. Всем вам крепкого здоровья и долгого творчества.

    • @pepercapsicum510
      @pepercapsicum510 Рік тому +4

      Да, Сергей великолепный голос!

  • @timelesspoprocksoul
    @timelesspoprocksoul 2 роки тому +58

    Pure genius. First there’s Leonid’s perfect transcription. Those horns! Those strings! That percussion! Nailed the lead AND the bg vocals! The rhythm section ridiculously tight as always! How do you improve on a classic?!

  • @reactorrnov
    @reactorrnov 6 місяців тому +9

    Вот, что даёт силы жить и творить! Спасибо вам, ребята!

  • @artnoxon2841
    @artnoxon2841 2 роки тому +52

    Awesome cover of one of EW&F's most overlooked songs !! You guys are brilliant !!

    • @JappaKneads
      @JappaKneads 2 роки тому

      overlooked?????????

    • @olu7116
      @olu7116 2 роки тому +2

      It's never overlooked! Every school marching band plays this and more

  • @thomasoakes1794
    @thomasoakes1794 2 роки тому +20

    Maurice White is smiling down from Heaven.....absolute perfection!!!

  • @山口武利-u7m
    @山口武利-u7m 9 місяців тому +18

    完成度高い!演奏者の笑顔が最高だね😃ありがとう!

  • @jackmiller7220
    @jackmiller7220 2 роки тому +24

    This group is wonderful. The world needs so much more of this... Awesome

  • @davidroman1412
    @davidroman1412 2 роки тому +44

    That was a awesome rendition. The whole group has so much energy. Just makes the music and singing so much more powerful. Well done to all.

  • @peterd.9522
    @peterd.9522 Рік тому +25

    At 3:15-3:19 when the trumpet player spins his horn 360 degrees it’s just one more detail that makes the entire performance so great🎉

    • @scottward7813
      @scottward7813 7 місяців тому +2

      Love that too!

    • @tonialbiol5802
      @tonialbiol5802 5 місяців тому

      And indication that everyone is having fun doing this

  • @dogs4399
    @dogs4399 2 роки тому +19

    I absolutely LOVE that L&F has been moving beyond the Chicago songbook now into TOP and EWF. This cover, IMHO, is perfection! Daniel's vocal timbre and inflection capture Maurice's, and the vocal harmonies are a joy to listen to! T-I-I-I-I-I-ght horn section (as always), rhythm section is spot-on, the Latin percussion section added extra SPICE, the strings made it sound lush and classy, and everyone clearly was having the time of their lives playing this classic hit together in the studio. These days, we in the West need to see Russians like this.

  • @curiousnomad
    @curiousnomad 2 роки тому +31

    Along with the incredible musicianship and performance, what strikes me is the joy they bring to just playing the music.

  • @MsSandroRocha
    @MsSandroRocha Рік тому +16

    Simply spectacular!!!! What an amazing tribute!!! What a wonderful band!!!! Spectacular vocalists, sensational strings and brass...... everything was explendido!!!!! I dare say, "The best and most spectacular cover ever made of this classic of world music!!!! Congratulations to everyone involved in this work of art!??? Thank you for making me listen to this song more than 50 times!! !! Stupendous!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @kevinsampels6151
    @kevinsampels6151 2 роки тому +37

    So unbelievably tight...sends chills up and down my spine. CANNOT WAIT to see you guys in Cincy...thanks for all you do for us true music lovers!!

  • @greggclarke4080
    @greggclarke4080 2 роки тому +11

    Where have you been all of my life L&F! What a happy gang of joyful musicians. Love, love, love what you do. Thank You for your amazing music and presentation. Strength to you all.

  • @johnuruski651
    @johnuruski651 8 місяців тому +8

    As much as i love our USA, Snarky Puppy….. These guys are a close second, or make that first!! It’s unbelievable not just the pure talent but whoever is in charge to mic 30 tracks and mix them perfectly deserves an award in his own right. The celebration of music in Humanity has no borders or boundaries… Its the pure love of music combined with the Human Spirit that is one of the greatest gifts God has given us as Humans. This is a direct result of what can be accomplished…. Long live Music and those who not only enrich themselves by performing and playing but all of us who receive the beauty and power music holds to make our lives better and our spirit whole.🎶❤️🎶❤️!!

  • @TudorSmith
    @TudorSmith 2 роки тому +31

    Amazing. Well done everyone. 1:45 and I get goosebumps. I know therefore how good this is.

  • @Alaska_Engineer
    @Alaska_Engineer 2 роки тому +21

    Once again you’ve knocked it out of the park BUT it’s sad that the “old members” we’ve grown to love appear to be disappearing.

    • @lauradavis3630
      @lauradavis3630 2 роки тому

      oh say it isnt so old does not age when music is made and shared if the new ones need spots to play start another group

  • @yopunker677
    @yopunker677 Місяць тому +1

    This is simply amazing, there is no precise word that could perfectly describe this tribute.
    there are no missing notes, everything is right and perfect, amazing voices, amazing and solid winds, I would love to hear this here in Mexico, Every time I came and listen to this cover I feel the energy, no lies, I can feel the energy of every single musician involved!

  • @gregoryangansr4380
    @gregoryangansr4380 5 місяців тому +6

    These musicians are world class🙌. The pianist is outstanding with his solo rifts…. I can listen to this music all day. Ang akong mga igsoon diha sa Mindanao, Salamat Kaayo sa inyong music. 🙌👏👏

  • @JohninTucson
    @JohninTucson 2 роки тому +24

    Aural perfection at it's very best! I just love you guys and the amazing collection of hugely talented musicians. As far as I am concerned, you folks are the true representation of the very best of Russia in spite of the sad state of current affairs, As always, THANK YOU for sharing such inspirational music and energy with the rest of the planet! May peace soon reign supreme for all of us.

  • @snocast
    @snocast Рік тому +16

    I'm obsessed with your sound and performances... you all look fun to look at... very uplifting because you sound amazing with your high quality musical talents 👌 .... ❤️❤️❤️

  • @johndonald9692
    @johndonald9692 Рік тому +9

    I'm spellbound by what this band do. It's 2am here and I have listened to everything they've recorded six or seven times. Music is the answer. ONE LOVE!

  • @williamclemons3257
    @williamclemons3257 2 роки тому +10

    Maurice White would be proud. I have been a EW&F fan as long as I can remember and this rendition was absolutely gorgeous.

  • @Saxman72241
    @Saxman72241 2 місяці тому +2

    Most excellent rendition.

  • @jeff1310
    @jeff1310 Рік тому +26

    Fantastic this is as close as you can get to the real thing.
    I’ve listened to this song for more years than I care to mention. Hundreds of times over and I was gobsmacked after listening to this song by you guys.
    Well done and keep up the good work.

  • @ArhiPetrovich
    @ArhiPetrovich 2 роки тому +45

    Ну чуваки,так нельзя….играть и петь лучше EWF!!!😁.Просто кайф,и аранжировка,и техника,и звук,и вокал!!!Так держать,Chicago переиграли,теперь можно и EWF!!!!Спасибо за эмоции!)

  • @erik1836
    @erik1836 9 місяців тому +8

    Watching Leonid and Friends is a joyful, wonderful experience. The joy of them working and playing together just flows out of the screen as they perform. What a wonderful accomplishment they have all brought into being! Hard not to smile and feel happy watching them.

  • @ijerryhale
    @ijerryhale 2 роки тому +12

    As has already been noted here Leonid & Friends never disappoints and there's an energy that glues you to the screen when it's playing. All of you please take another bow!

  • @marwannadar133
    @marwannadar133 Рік тому +13

    Almost each member of this band is given a chance to expose his or her talent thanks to video effects. The synergy between listening and watching is perfect. Keep on doing this. Well done.

  • @AntonioVigill-kh7hg
    @AntonioVigill-kh7hg Місяць тому +2

    ALTÍSSIMA QUALIDADE MUSICAL !!! DEUS AUTOR DE TODAS AS MARAVILHAS, OS ABENÇOE .

  • @YHNG-e8n
    @YHNG-e8n 2 роки тому +289

    hope Serge will back and peace finally come, Viva Ukraine

    • @grovervansesamstraat
      @grovervansesamstraat 2 роки тому +24

      Totally agree! Great performance, but I miss Serge. Greetings from the Netherlands.

    • @artistaloca4
      @artistaloca4 2 роки тому +2

      Micheal is ABFAB❣💖😍🌹

    • @benarmentano3799
      @benarmentano3799 2 роки тому +8

      Serge ISN'T coming back- he left the band BEFORE the war in Ukraine...

    • @ejb7969
      @ejb7969 2 роки тому +4

      Different Serge. The guitar-playing vocalist left the band last year.
      If you're referring to the Serge who appeared in all the videos remotely from Kyiv, then please provide evidence.

    • @brentgindelberger8851
      @brentgindelberger8851 2 роки тому +5

      @@ejb7969 The guitar-playing vocalist was Sergey Kashirin and he did indeed leave the band last year. As for Serge T., who is in Ukraine, he has on more than one occasion during his daily videos indicated that he is no longer a member of the band.

  • @markmartinez4769
    @markmartinez4769 Рік тому +7

    This is the world's best cover band. They have elevated the art of covering songs to a level never before seen. Amazing!

  • @gilbertoblanco5215
    @gilbertoblanco5215 Рік тому +11

    As long as science does not discover a means of transport to take us to the past, the only means will continue to be music, In the Stone - Leonid & Friends , is one of those songs that makes us travel in the time machine of good memories...

  • @Beauty-and-the-Dia-betes
    @Beauty-and-the-Dia-betes 2 роки тому +10

    Leonid & Friends is one of those rare bands that sound even better in person. I saw them in concert this past Friday (7/8/22) they are so good!

  • @onushi999
    @onushi999 2 місяці тому +4

    オリジナル曲がどうでもよくなるくらいのクオリティ…素晴らしい!😊

  • @ВЕр-щ7ъ
    @ВЕр-щ7ъ 2 роки тому +6

    Отлично 👍 ребята!!! Можно сказать оригинал!!! Браво!!! Музыкант Россия Челябинск . 💘 джаз рок. Владимир.

    • @ВЕр-щ7ъ
      @ВЕр-щ7ъ 2 роки тому

      Мне 60 лет но я просто в восторге от такого коллектива. Владимир. Челябинск.

  • @markbond2539
    @markbond2539 2 роки тому +19

    Fabulous! I love the new lead vocalist, his voice is spot on for this song- good call! That is some serious mixing too-HOW?!

    • @vlada
      @vlada 2 роки тому +3

      True. Their mixes are exceptional.

  • @pengirannoor1843
    @pengirannoor1843 4 місяці тому +1

    A Superb Fabulous Group . The Vocalist is Awesome so Talented

  • @walthamp8978
    @walthamp8978 2 місяці тому +6

    They jamed it up dancing in my seat at 12:23 on a Saturday night 21 July 2024🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎷🎸🎧🎷🎸🎺🎺🎺🎺

  • @garyt2319
    @garyt2319 4 місяці тому +3

    I have seen EW&F more times then I can count it was my favorite band growing up and I always thought they should open the show with this song. Those horns just wake you up and you know something is about to go down. This is by far the best cover I have heard. Well done L&F

  • @SandraMiller-lo3wu
    @SandraMiller-lo3wu 3 місяці тому +2

    I have goosebumps. OMG how great is this band, and such a great tribute to musicians with enormous talents. Well done keep this up

  • @mikhailvoronin4209
    @mikhailvoronin4209 2 роки тому +10

    Какие классные ребята! Какая классная, знакомая с юности, музыка! Сразу вспомнил далёкие семидесятые: окончание школы, универ и первые редкие пластинки Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Earth Wind & Fire, попадающие к нам из-за океана с оказией. Спасибо всем и привет из Карелии!

  • @ramoroso2
    @ramoroso2 10 місяців тому +7

    This is truly "badass" I can't stop watching this. I am really addicted to this video. I need help! Maybe I should go to meetings to get help!

    • @hughbarton5743
      @hughbarton5743 4 місяці тому

      Don't worry.
      Play more music. Loud as you want. You'll be fine.
      Your health permitting, get up. Get out the chair. Then dance. Until you are too tired. Relax, have cocktail....
      Rinse.
      Repeat.

  • @음악감상용-r9q
    @음악감상용-r9q 2 місяці тому +2

    Mixing is unbelievable

  • @marioaraya7765
    @marioaraya7765 2 роки тому +5

    I am a serious fan of EWF ... and this is THE BEST COVER of this song. EVER! Everything is PERFECT!

  • @carolabrito8305
    @carolabrito8305 2 роки тому +16

    Buena música.. Saludos desde Venezuela.... Los Amo.

  • @めんぼう-h5u
    @めんぼう-h5u Місяць тому +2

    オリジナルより、ホーン隊が格別‼️何より楽しそうに作り上げてている感が、聞いている者を虜にします!ボーカル陣も、原曲に忠実に歌い上げている点も嬉しい。最高❤❤❤

  • @bobbsaunders
    @bobbsaunders 2 роки тому +8

    Wow, big, no huuge, tight, funky, silky smooth and soulfull. And those horn stabs….just get better and better. Leonid, you are a pop master. You have elevated tribute to near the top of the heap.

  • @paulgrimm6850
    @paulgrimm6850 2 роки тому +7

    This band is incredible

  • @samprasfoon06
    @samprasfoon06 2 місяці тому +3

    Gosh the more I dig deep into this channel, the more I love this channel. It shows the scale of work and the amount of talents to fully replicate these oldie-goodie songs of the past. Sub right away.

  • @fredasdaughter
    @fredasdaughter 2 роки тому +11

    Loving it! So much energy and joy bursting from them all. Great song.